Igor Halperin: On the application of reinforcement learning in Finance

Fantastic conversation with Igor Halperin around the application of reinforcement learning into forecasting problem, and the limits to data and understanding the world. 

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Finland’s Elo: Larger equity allocations promise new media scrutiny

Finland’s Elo: Larger equity allocations promise new media scrutiny

As Finland's pension funds prepare to increase their equity allocations to unprecedented levels compared to global peers, they must also navigate a new and unfamiliar risk. Elo's chief investment officer Jonna Ryhänen explains the fund's investment approach going forward and how it will manage stakeholder and media scrutiny as they react to swinging volatility and returns.

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Bridgewater warns markets still haven’t factored in slower growth

Markets have not begun discounting a decline in corporate earnings as Central Banks, serious about taming inflation, continue to destroy demand. Investors should expect another contraction. Meanwhile recent market moves in the UK suggest the growing risk of policy missteps, particularly if rate rises become politicised.

The value of reporting, measuring and enforcing DEI

Intentional and actionable work on DEI is required to bring the investment industry’s talent composition closer to the broader society it serves, experts say.

New Mexico’s shakeup: Private markets in; risk parity out.

As he prepares to put more money to work in private markets, New Mexico’s new CIO Michael Shackelford discusses why he is paring back on risk parity and removing private credit hedge funds, and his preference for open-ended funds.

ESG now needs to prove its worth, argues ESG champion and historian

Sustainable investment needs to be defended from external attack as questions are raised about how much change it is actually achieving argues David Wood, director of the Initiative for Responsible Investment at the Harvard Kennedy School.

ADIA sets up ADIA Labs in another boost to tech capabilities

ADIA is setting up ADIA Labs in another boost to its tech capabilities. Focussing on data science, AI, machine learning and quantum computing, the research unit will help inform global trends set to drive returns in the future like the transition, blockchain, financial inclusion or space.

The three Rs of investing: Risk, return, and resilience

Sarah Williamson, chief executive of US non-profit organisation FCLTGlobal explains the importance of investment's three 'Rs:' Risk, return, and resilience.

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